Her Turn is a nonpartisan initiative building the pipeline, training, and support system that makes it possible for women across Kansas City's Northland to run for office, from school board to Congress.
Her Turn is a nonpartisan initiative that builds the pipeline, training, and support system that makes it possible, and winnable, for qualified women across the Northland to run for office at every level, from school board to the Missouri legislature.
We activate leadership in women who might not otherwise see themselves as candidates, and we're here for the long haul, not just one campaign.
Every part of Her Turn's work sits on one of these four foundations.
Identify, recruit, and develop a deep bench of women candidates and campaign volunteers before seats open.
Ground every decision in real district data: incumbent tenure, term limits, past margins, and filing deadlines.
Shared infrastructure, including training, vendors, templates, and data, so no one builds a campaign from zero.
Build fundraising capacity ahead of need, not during a campaign.
From the first conversation about running to election day and beyond, Her Turn is built around four ongoing programs.
We identify and encourage qualified women to consider running, then help them move from thinking about it to actually filing.
Ongoing sessions and workshops covering what it takes to run and serve, from first-time basics to hands-on campaign skills and mentorship from current officeholders.
Practical resources and connections, including trusted vendors, planning templates, and volunteers, so no candidate has to start from scratch.
Regular gatherings and a standing volunteer network that keep women connected to public service between election cycles.
Her Turn serves women across the greater Northland running for office at every level, from local city and school boards to the state legislature and federal office.
Whether you have an afternoon a month or you're ready to file, there's a place for you.
Join a canvassing, phone bank, or event team, help with data and digital content, or lend a hand with hospitality. No experience required.
Thinking about school board, city council, or the legislature? Attend a Consider Running session, get matched with a mentor, and join the bench.
